www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Evan Gattishttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/evan-gattis/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: Evan Gattisen-usTue, 18 Jul 2017 23:21:01 -0400Gattis homers twice to lead Astros over Mariners, 6-2http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/18/gattis-homers-twice-to-lead-astros-over-mariners-6/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros will have to make some decisions about their rotation soon with ace Dallas Keuchel nearing a return from the disabled list.</p> <p>The way Brad Peacock has been pitching lately, he's going to make those decisions much more difficult.</p> <p>Evan Gattis homered twice to back ...KRISTIE RIEKENTue, 18 Jul 2017 23:21:01 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/18/gattis-homers-twice-to-lead-astros-over-mariners-6/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAstros exercise Gattis' $5.2M option, deal Neshek to Philshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/4/astros-pick-up-52-million-option-on-contract-of-ga/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>HOUSTON (AP) - The Astros have exercised catcher/designated hitter Evan Gattis' $5.2 million option for 2017.</p> <p>Gattis gets a $2 million raise. Houston could have paid a $100,000 buyout, which would have made Gattis eligible for salary arbitration.</p> <p>Gattis hit .251 with a career-high and team-leading 32 homers with 72 ...Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:56:27 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/4/astros-pick-up-52-million-option-on-contract-of-ga/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSFirst-place Braves keep finding ways to winhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/3/first-place-braves-keep-finding-ways-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ATLANTA &mdash; The Braves, finding new ways to create runs, have regained the lead in the NL East with their best two-week stretch of the season.</p> <p>It's even more impressive when considering during that period starting pitcher Gavin Floyd had season-ending elbow surgery and power-hitting catcher Evan Gattis was lost ...Charles OdumThu, 03 Jul 2014 15:48:21 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/3/first-place-braves-keep-finding-ways-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraves complete sweep at Miami with 4-2 winhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/1/braves-complete-sweep-at-miami-with-4-2-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> MIAMI (AP) - Another defensive lapse and another loss to the Atlanta Braves left Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond mulling over a possible lineup change.</p> <p> The Marlins allowed the tying run to score when second baseman Derek Dietrich failed to turn a double play, and Atlanta went on ...STEVEN WINESun, 01 Jun 2014 17:33:28 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/1/braves-complete-sweep-at-miami-with-4-2-win/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraves fall to Red Sox 6-3, have injury concernshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/braves-fall-to-red-sox-6-3-have-injury-concerns/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - The pain of seeing a lead disappear against the Red Sox was bad enough for the Braves.</p> <p> Injury scares for two key players only added to the bad night.</p> <p> Atlanta's bullpen gave up four runs in the seventh inning as Boston rallied for the ...CHARLES ODUMWed, 28 May 2014 00:19:27 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/28/braves-fall-to-red-sox-6-3-have-injury-concerns/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBraves C Gattis held out with right wrist strainhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/27/braves-c-gattis-held-out-with-right-wrist-strain/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Catcher Evan Gattis is a late scratch from the Atlanta Braves' lineup against Boston because of a strained right wrist.</p> <p> The Braves say Gattis hurt himself in batting practice. Gerald Laird is replacing Gattis for Tuesday night's game.</p> <p> The lineup change was announced about ...Tue, 27 May 2014 19:12:29 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/27/braves-c-gattis-held-out-with-right-wrist-strain/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSGattis hits 2 HRs; Braves roll past Rockies 7-0http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/25/gattis-hits-2-hrs-braves-roll-past-rockies-7-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves' big bear is healthy.</p> <p> That was bad news for Colorado's Franklin Morales.</p> <p> After sitting out most of the week with an illness, Evan Gattis homered twice to support Julio Teheran's six scoreless innings and Atlanta beat the Rockies 7-0 on Sunday.</p> <p> ...CHARLES ODUMSun, 25 May 2014 21:27:26 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/25/gattis-hits-2-hrs-braves-roll-past-rockies-7-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMorales hurt by 3 HRs; Rockies fall to Braves 7-0http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/25/morales-hurt-by-3-hrs-rockies-fall-to-braves-7-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario kept lining up on the outside of the plate.</p> <p> Franklin Morales kept throwing the ball over the middle.</p> <p> That produced bad results for Colorado.</p> <p> Colorado pitchers gave up four homers, including three by Morales, and the Rockies were shut ...CHARLES ODUMSun, 25 May 2014 21:35:52 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/25/morales-hurt-by-3-hrs-rockies-fall-to-braves-7-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMinor gives up 2 HRs, Braves beaten by Rockies 3-1http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/24/minor-gives-up-2-hrs-braves-beaten-by-rockies-3-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's Mike Minor paid for leaving pitches over the middle of the plate, even against the Rockies' weakened lineup.</p> <p> Minor gave up homers to Michael Cuddyer and Troy Tulowitzki and the Braves couldn't continue their success against Juan Nicasio in a 3-1 loss to Colorado ...CHARLES ODUMSat, 24 May 2014 21:05:12 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/24/minor-gives-up-2-hrs-braves-beaten-by-rockies-3-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSGattis, Heyward HRs give Braves 5-2 win over Cubshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/gattis-heyward-hrs-give-braves-5-2-win-over-cubs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Aaron Harang realizes his struggles in 2013 were a sign to some that he no longer could be a winning pitcher.</p> <p> Through eight starts in 2014, Harang is proving he's still on top of his game.</p> <p> Two days after his 36th birthday, Harang pitched ...CHARLES ODUMSun, 11 May 2014 18:08:31 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/gattis-heyward-hrs-give-braves-5-2-win-over-cubs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCubs' hitting woes continue in 5-2 loss to Braveshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/cubs-hitting-woes-continue-in-5-2-loss-to-braves/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Three straight losses to Atlanta provided more evidence of the improvement needed from the weak-hitting Cubs.</p> <p> Chicago had 14 strikeouts and came up empty too often in key situations in its 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.</p> <p> The Cubs began the day ...CHARLES ODUMSun, 11 May 2014 18:17:02 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/11/cubs-hitting-woes-continue-in-5-2-loss-to-braves/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLeake hurt by 3 HRs as Reds fall to Braves 4-1http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/26/leake-hurt-by-3-hrs-as-reds-fall-to-braves-4-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Leake settled down after throwing three mistake pitches in the first three innings.</p> <p> That was too late to compete with Atlanta rookie David Hale.</p> <p> Leake gave up three home runs early in the game and the Cincinnati Reds were shut down by Hale ...CHARLES ODUMSat, 26 Apr 2014 22:53:14 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/26/leake-hurt-by-3-hrs-as-reds-fall-to-braves-4-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMarlins' bats come up short again against Braveshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/23/gattis-double-helps-braves-top-marlins-3-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Marlins manager Mike Redmond believes his team pitched well enough to win a three-game series at Turner Field.</p> <p> Unfortunately, Miami's batters produced just four runs.</p> <p> "We had several chances," Redmond said. "We were 1 for 7 today with runners in scoring position. Really, we ...GEORGE HENRYWed, 23 Apr 2014 17:13:14 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/23/gattis-double-helps-braves-top-marlins-3-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMiami makes blunder on bases, lose to Braves 4-2http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/22/miami-makes-blunder-on-bases-lose-to-braves-4-2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Reed Johnson thought the ball might be caught, so he went back to tag at second base.</p> <p> Actually, the Braves never had a chance.</p> <p> Johnson's base-running blunder in the ninth inning cost the Miami Marlins a chance to score the go-ahead, and Atlanta won ...PAUL NEWBERRYTue, 22 Apr 2014 00:26:53 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/22/miami-makes-blunder-on-bases-lose-to-braves-4-2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSGattis homers in 10th, Braves beat Marlins 4-2http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/21/gattis-homers-in-10th-braves-beat-marlins-4-2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> ATLANTA (AP) - Another strong outing from Julio Teheran. Another clutch hit by Evan Gattis. It added up to another win for the Atlanta Braves.</p> <p> Gattis hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Teheran threw seven strong innings, leading the Braves past the Miami Marlins 4-2 ...PAUL NEWBERRYMon, 21 Apr 2014 23:52:55 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/21/gattis-homers-in-10th-braves-beat-marlins-4-2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPhillies waste Lee's effort, lose 1-0 to Braveshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/16/phillies-waste-lees-effort-lose-1-0-to-braves/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cliff Lee's one mistake was enough to waste his stellar performance.</p> <p> Julio Teheran pitched a three-hitter, Evan Gattis homered among a career-best four hits, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Wednesday night.</p> <p> Lee (2-2) struck out 13 and pitched around 11 ...ROB MAADDIWed, 16 Apr 2014 22:58:41 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/16/phillies-waste-lees-effort-lose-1-0-to-braves/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTeheran 3-hits Phillies; Braves win 1-0http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/16/teheran-3-hits-phillies-braves-win-1-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The brisk air brought out Julio Teheran's best more so than facing Cliff Lee.</p> <p> Teheran pitched a three-hitter, Evan Gattis homered among a career-best four hits, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Wednesday night.</p> <p> Teheran (3-1) retired his first 12 batters ...ROB MAADDIWed, 16 Apr 2014 22:56:45 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/16/teheran-3-hits-phillies-braves-win-1-0/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSUggla hits grand slam in 9th, Braves beat Philshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/15/uggla-hits-grand-slam-in-9th-braves-beat-phils/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Braves keep showing they are resilient and powerful.</p> <p> Dan Uggla hit two home runs, including a grand slam in the ninth inning, Monday night that lifted Atlanta to a wild 9-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.</p> <p> Evan Gattis also homered twice and Uggla ...AARON BRACYTue, 15 Apr 2014 00:31:33 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/15/uggla-hits-grand-slam-in-9th-braves-beat-phils/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWithout Papelbon, Phils can't hold leadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/15/without-papelbon-phils-cant-hold-lead/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Without regular closer Jonathan Papelbon, the Phillies weren't able to cap a comeback against the Atlanta Braves.</p> <p> Philadelphia was in a position for an improbable victory after scoring five runs in the bottom of the eighth, but the Braves scored four runs in the ninth ...AARON BRACYTue, 15 Apr 2014 00:46:07 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/15/without-papelbon-phils-cant-hold-lead/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSInstant Analysis: Atlanta 2, Washington 1http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/4/instant-analysis-atlanta-2-washington-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>GAME IN A NUTSHELL:</strong> With fanfare, somber event remembrances and award presentations, the Nationals took the field for their home opener amid plenty of buzz. Then baseball took center stage, and a tense, nip-and-tuck ballgame between two talented division rivals broke out.</p> <p>Jordan Zimmermann, still battling the stomach virus that ...Mark ZuckermanFri, 04 Apr 2014 17:12:18 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/4/instant-analysis-atlanta-2-washington-1/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS